Protestant Church

The Protestant church of Muttersholtz has a rich and eventful history. Its Romanesque bell tower is the oldest part, dating back to the 13th century, while the Gothic choir dates from the 14th century. Dedicated to Saint Urban, it became Protestant in 1576 under the influence of the lords of Hanau-Lichtenberg. In 1670, the church and village were set on fire by French troops, but worship resumed in 1681 after restoration. In 1684, the Simultaneum was established: the nave was assigned to Protestants and the choir to Catholics. The current Romanesque nave dates from 1733. In 1793, it was transformed into a "Temple of Reason" before regaining its religious function in 1795. The Simultaneum ended in 1891 with the construction of a new Catholic church, leaving the building entirely Protestant. In the 20th century, a restoration removed historical elements such as epitaphs, a Martin Luther quote, and moldings. The bells and organ pipes, requisitioned during the wars, were replaced. The severely damaged Silbermann organ was replaced by a Ringenbach organ, but a local association plans to reconstruct it in its original state.